1. Asbestos: a few things that you might not have heard and some that you may already know a few things that you might not have heard and some that you may already know Part 1: Compelling reasons to take asbestos seriously Steve Shutler BSc(Hons), MCIEH, CMIOSH, CCP(Asbestos) SB Asbestos Management

2. Programme 5 Reasons to take asbestos seriously5 Reasons to take asbestos seriously A few things that you might not have heard and some that you may already knowA few things that you might not have heard and some that you may already know –Asbestos: The survey guide –On line asbestos risk assessment tool –HSE apprentice training resource –Surveyor competence –Trainer competence –HSE Inspection Pack –Enforcement and prosecutions –RIDDOR –Holiday Snaps

3. Why all the fuss? 4000 UK deaths this year (77 per week) Tradesmen - Each week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related disease. 6 electricians die from asbestos-related disease. 3 plumbers die from asbestos-related disease.

4. Reason 1 – Prevention of disease

8. Reason 2 – Public concern

9. Reason 3 – Prosecution & Fines

10. Reason 4 – Property and business values

11. Reason 5 – Civil Action

12. Why all the Fuss? - More Numbers Asbestos was used in construction until 2000Asbestos was used in construction until 2000 There are over 1 million workplace buildings in the UK that contain asbestos materialsThere are over 1 million workplace buildings in the UK that contain asbestos materials Unknown number of houses – millions?Unknown number of houses – millions?

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17. SB Asbestos Management Ltd Surveys and Training Tel 01270 812792 steve.shutler@sbasbestos.co.ukwww.sbasbestos.co.uk